Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Jul 13 2023
Washington D.C. Now Prohibits Most Employers From Punishing Marijuana Consumers
A law has taken effect in Washington, D.C. that prohibits most private employers from punishing an individual for using marijuana while off the job. The new law, which took effect today, prohibits employers “from firing, failing to hire, or taking other personnel actions against an individual for use of cannabis, participating in the medical cannabis …
Jul 13 2023
Colorado: In June $21 Million in Taxes Garnered From $120 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales
Colorado garnered over $22 million in taxes and fees from the legal marijuana industry in June. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado made $21,157,517 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of around $120 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products. The state made another $966,702 from marijuana fees, bringing the total revenue …
Jul 13 2023
Study: Topical Cannabinoids Promote Hair Growth in Alopecia Patients
According to newly published research the daily administration of topical cannabinoids, including CBD, THCV, and CBDV, is associated with hair regrowth in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The study is published in the International Journal of Trichology, with epublication by the US National Library of Medicine. According to the study’s abstract, it was “conducted on subjects …
Jul 13 2023
New York Legislation Would Allow Out-of-State Patients to Take Part in Medical Marijuana Program
A New York lawmaker has filed legislation that would allow medical marijuana patients who live outside New York to take part in the state’s medical marijuana program while visiting. Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes filed Assembly Bill 7826 last month, and it was swiftly assigned to the Assembly Health Committee. The proposed law establishes reciprocity for out-of-state …
Jul 12 2023
Hearing Scheduled for Massachusetts Bill to Legalize Curbside Marijuana Pickup
A legislative proposal that would allow marijuana stores in Massachusetts to sell marijuana via curbside pickup has been scheduled for a hearing on July 18. The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy has scheduled a hearing at 10:30 AM on July 18 to consider House Bill 121. Under the proposed law, a marijuana establishment “may create …
Jul 12 2023
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Votes to Allow Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana for Any Condition, Legalize Edibles
Pennsylvania’s Senate Law and Justice Committee has passed legislation that would allow physicians to recommend medical marijuana and medical marijuana products for any reason or ailment they see fit. The committee voted 10 to 1 to move Senate Bill 835 to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Passage through Appropriations would allow the measure to be considered …
Jul 12 2023
California Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana to be Sold at Events Such as County Fairs
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation that allows marijuana to be sold legally at a variety of events. Assembly Bill 128 allows state regulators to issue licenses for Cannabis Event Organizers, which would be defined by law as “a licensee authorizing onsite cannabis sales to, and consumption by, persons 21 years of …
Jul 12 2023
Rhode Island: Another Record-Breaking Month With $9.1 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in June
For the second straight month marijuana sales in Rhode Island set a new monthly record. There was $9,170,619.08 in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in June throughout Rhode Island, according to data released by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations. This surpasses the $8.89 million sold in May, at the time a monthly …
Jul 12 2023
Germany Ministry of Health Releases Draft Cannabis Legalization Bill
By Thomas Edward, High Times Germany continues to inch closer to a new era of cannabis legalization. Last week, the country’s ministry of health unveiled a draft bill providing details on new regulations for personal use and cultivation of marijuana. It has been a longtime coming for Europe’s largest economy, with German policymakers driving to reform the …
Jul 12 2023
Minnesota Adds IBS and OCD to Medical Marijuana Program
The Minnesota Department of Health has officially added irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to the list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions. As of July 1, Minnesota patients certified with either IBS or OCD can enroll in the state’s medical cannabis program. Patients certified by a participating health care practitioner as having either …
